CEFR C2

anthropomorphism

noun

Meaning

The attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities such as animals, objects, or natural phenomena.

Examples

The author's use of anthropomorphism makes the forest animals feel like relatable characters with complex social lives.
Many ancient mythologies rely on anthropomorphism to explain natural disasters as the angry moods of gods.

Synonyms: personification, humanization, anthropomorphizing

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anthropomorphism (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪzəm/

Definition

The attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities such as animals, objects, or natural phenomena.

Examples

The author's use of anthropomorphism makes the forest animals feel like relatable characters with complex social lives.
Many ancient mythologies rely on anthropomorphism to explain natural disasters as the angry moods of gods.
While scientists warn against anthropomorphism when studying animal behavior, it is difficult not to project human feelings onto a loyal dog.

Synonyms of anthropomorphism

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